TY - JOUR
T1 - Best Practices for the Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Team
T2 - A Review of Mental Health Issues in Mild Stroke Survivors
AU - Terrill, Alexandra L.
AU - Schwartz, Jaclyn K.
AU - Belagaje, Samir R.
N1 - Funding Information:
This work was supported by the Utah StrokeNet Research Training and Career Development Program [NIH NINDS #5U10NS086606-03].
Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 Alexandra L. Terrill et al.
PY - 2018
Y1 - 2018
N2 - Individuals with mild strokes are generally considered fully functional and do not traditionally receive rehabilitation services. Because patients with mild stroke are assumed to have a good recovery, they may have deficits in other areas, including mental health, that are not addressed. As a result, patients with mild stroke are unable to meet quality of life standards. In addition, healthcare professionals are likely unaware of the potential mental health issues that may arise in mild stroke. To address this gap in knowledge, we review the evidence supporting mental health evaluation and intervention in mild stroke. Specifically, we review comorbid diagnoses including depression, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep disturbances and their potential effects on health and function. Finally, we conclude with general recommendations describing best practice derived from current evidence.
AB - Individuals with mild strokes are generally considered fully functional and do not traditionally receive rehabilitation services. Because patients with mild stroke are assumed to have a good recovery, they may have deficits in other areas, including mental health, that are not addressed. As a result, patients with mild stroke are unable to meet quality of life standards. In addition, healthcare professionals are likely unaware of the potential mental health issues that may arise in mild stroke. To address this gap in knowledge, we review the evidence supporting mental health evaluation and intervention in mild stroke. Specifically, we review comorbid diagnoses including depression, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep disturbances and their potential effects on health and function. Finally, we conclude with general recommendations describing best practice derived from current evidence.
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U2 - 10.1155/2018/6187328
DO - 10.1155/2018/6187328
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85049071763
SN - 2090-8105
VL - 2018
JO - Stroke Research and Treatment
JF - Stroke Research and Treatment
M1 - 6187328
ER -